West Point - The U.S. Military Academy

251 years of defending freedom. 🇺🇸🛡️

From the first musket shots in 1775 to the high-tech, multi-domain force of today, our Soldiers have always been, and always will be, ready to answer the call.

🎯 Target identified.

From identifying targets to transmitting target information, cadets learned the fundamentals of coordinating indirect fire support during Call for Fire training. Using the M119 105mm Howitzer and 81mm mortars, they practiced the communication and precision required to accurately engage targets.

🔥 Fire for effect.

The new West Point Memorial Monument at La Fière Bridge in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, was unveiled on June 4, 2026, as part of the 82nd Anniversary commemoration of D-Day.

The monument honors more than 150 members of the who led and fought during Operation Overlord.

West Point Association of Graduates

📸Samantha Sergi

Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland, the 61st Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, joined by members of the Corps of Cadets, spoke and unveiled a new monument during the West Point Memorial Ceremony at La Fière Bridge in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, on June 4, 2026, as part of the 82nd Anniversary commemoration of D-Day.

The monument honors more than 150 West Point graduates who led and fought during Operation Overlord.

The 82nd anniversary of D-Day is a reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and unity of the U.S. and Allied forces who fought to liberate the world from tyranny. U.S. service members assigned to units throughout Europe and the U.S. will participate in over 120 events and ceremonies between June 2-7, to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of D-Day in the Normandy region of France.



📸Samantha Sergi

In Washington Hall last week, cadet companies were recognized during the annual Streamer Presentation as U.S. Military Academy leadership awarded streamers for excellence to company guidons during Grad Week.

Presented as part of the Superintendent’s Award Review, each streamer represents more than individual achievement — it reflects the collective discipline, performance and commitment of an entire formation. From military proficiency to academics and physical excellence, the recognition honors companies that upheld the Academy standard together.

Every streamer tells the story of a team forged through shared challenge, accountability and purpose.